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RA65 ZRT

2016 Kia Sorento

Grey Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

75,665 mi
Last recorded75,665 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Sorento52,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA65 ZRT
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 75,665 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2025 68,172 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2024 60,825 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Mar 2023 50,753 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 11 Mar 2023 50,752 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 16 Mar 2022 43,743 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 35,897 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2020 32,187 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 23,471 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 14 Mar 2019 23,469 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view mirror has a sharp edge (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

How Reliable is the Kia Sorento?

Based on 738,544 MOT tests across 54,549 vehicles.

74.8%
Pass Rate
7,199
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
54,549
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 12,793
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 12,141
position lamp(s) not working 9,455
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 8,638
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 7,977
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RA65 ZRT is a 2016 Kia Sorento in Grey with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2016 Kia Sorento models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.8% with a typical mileage of 52,701 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Kia Sorento fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 12,793 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RA65 ZRT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Sorento typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 10 years old, this Kia Sorento is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RA65 ZRT registered?

RA65 ZRT is a 2016 Kia Sorento, first registered on 22 January 2016.

Is RA65 ZRT safe to buy?

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